{"product_id":"think-like-a-programmer-an-introduction-to-creative-problem-solving","title":"Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving | V. Anton Spraul","description":"The real challenge of programming isn't learning a language's syntax—it's learning to creatively solve problems so you can build something great. In this one-of-a-kind text, author V. Anton Spraul breaks down the ways that programmers solve problems and teaches you what other introductory books often ignore: how to Think Like a Programmer. Each chapter tackles a single programming concept, like classes, pointers, and recursion, and open-ended exercises throughout challenge you to apply your knowledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll also learn how to:\u003cbr\u003e–Split problems into discrete components to make them easier to solve\u003cbr\u003e–Make the most of code reuse with functions, classes, and libraries\u003cbr\u003e–Pick the perfect data structure for a particular job\u003cbr\u003e–Master more advanced programming tools like recursion and dynamic memory\u003cbr\u003e–Organize your thoughts and develop strategies to tackle particular types of problems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the book's examples are written in C++, the creative problem-solving concepts they illustrate go beyond any particular language; in fact, they often reach outside the realm of computer science. As the most skillful programmers know, writing great code is a creative art—and the first step in creating your masterpiece is learning to Think Like a Programmer.","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50283863671099,"sku":"1593274246","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/7191003482755.jpg?v=1746968271","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/think-like-a-programmer-an-introduction-to-creative-problem-solving","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}